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Yeah, AOTC and Nemesis were both released in 2002, although at different times during the year. They weren't in direct competition. Insurrection and Episode 1: TPM were quite close together in release, although INS was late 1998 and TPM was the following year, in May.

I think going up against a SW film would be financial suicide for Trek. Although I prefer Star Trek and always have, I enjoy SW as well, and acknowledge that Trek just isn't as big a box office draw as its closest rival. SW casts a wider net, and appeals to a larger demographic.

Yes, here in Melbourne as well, STID has finished its theatrical run, but there are still a few sessions screening in selected theatres in the city. I might go catch it for a fifth time in the Palace Nova cinema in town.

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I went to a 1:45 pm matinee today and the room (seating about 100-120) was over half full...and judging from the audience reaction, it was mostly a group of first timers, not multiple viewers like me...

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Just popping in to say that I saw Into Darkness for the 4th time last week, this time in the United States with Yeoman Randi!

How is she? I haven't heard from her in over a year.

I have only seen Star Trek Into Darkness once. Mom's health is shaky... in and out of hospital. Home health is here from 10am-5pm weekdays, so it is difficult to get out for a movie. Blu-rays & DVDs comprise most of my movie experience. I am amazed that someone sees any movie as often as I see here. More power to you!

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I think going up against a SW film would be financial suicide for Trek.

I don't think this can be stressed enough: Star Wars is THE franchise and the original blockbuster. Whether you prefer one franchise or the other is irrelevant: SW is a vastly superior product (in that it sells a whole lot more.)

For Star Trek to succeed overseas, it had to become less Star Trek. Star Wars has never had to become less of what it was to succeed overseas. Star Wars succeeds because it's not overly philosophical. Star Wars is about the struggle between the forces of evil and the forces of good, which can be easily understood in any culture.

Yes, here in Melbourne as well, STID has finished its theatrical run, but there are still a few sessions screening in selected theatres in the city. I might go catch it for a fifth time in the Palace Nova cinema in town.

Indeed, I thought about seeing it for a third time, but just missed a half-price screening. Now it seems to be gone altogether. Oh well, it may float into one of the little cinemas at some stage. Shame it missed the school holidays - it would be nice to draw in some younger fans.

For Star Trek to succeed overseas, it had to become less Star Trek. Star Wars has never had to become less of what it was to succeed overseas. Star Wars succeeds because it's not overly philosophical. Star Wars is about the struggle between the forces of evil and the forces of good, which can be easily understood in any culture.

Rose-colored glasses...

__________________Now that I've seen it, and have also had time to mellow, to really think about it, I now find it absolutely, unbearably repulsive in every way except for some of the acting. - about The Wrath of Khan. Interstat, Issue 62: 1982

Yes, here in Melbourne as well, STID has finished its theatrical run, but there are still a few sessions screening in selected theatres in the city. I might go catch it for a fifth time in the Palace Nova cinema in town.

Indeed, I thought about seeing it for a third time, but just missed a half-price screening. Now it seems to be gone altogether. Oh well, it may float into one of the little cinemas at some stage. Shame it missed the school holidays - it would be nice to draw in some younger fans.

Apparently it's still showing in the Melbourne CBD. At one theatre (the Palace Nova in Collins Street). I may go this weekend.

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It's a FAAAAKKKEEE!
Senator Vreenak- In the Pale Moonlight

I think going up against a SW film would be financial suicide for Trek.

I don't think this can be stressed enough: Star Wars is THE franchise and the original blockbuster. Whether you prefer one franchise or the other is irrelevant: SW is a vastly superior product (in that it sells a whole lot more.)

Well SW might be a vastly more popular product but as for a vastly superior product well that's a matter for debate.

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